EPIC® Immunization Childhood Program (1.25 hrs.)
EPIC® Immunization Childhood Program (1.25 hrs.)
Online Webinar
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
EPIC® Immunization Childhood Program (1.25 hrs.)
The EPIC® Immunization Program focuses on the epidemiology and prevention of vaccine preventable disease through proper scheduling and administration of vaccine across the lifespan. EPIC provides the most current ACIP recommendations for all vaccines and discusses the childhood, adolescent, and adult immunization schedules in detail. Other topics include proper administration, documentation, missed opportunities, school requirements and forms, Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program, vaccine safety, communicating risks, strategies to increase rates, storage and handling and more.
Iyabode (Yabo) Beysolow, MD, MPH, FAAP Chair EPIC Immunization Advisory Committee EPIC® Immunization Program Trainer, Georgia AAP Atlanta, GA
After this educational activity, you should be able to:
- Recall the role vaccines have played in preventing diseases.
- Discuss the importance of vaccines for children and adolescents.
- Summarize the most recent CDC recommendations for storage and handling of vaccines.
- List at least two reliable sources for immunization information.
The American Academy of Pediatrics – Georgia Chapter is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American Academy of Pediatrics – Georgia Chapter designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Register for EPIC® Immunization Childhood Program (1.25 hrs.)
Dates & Times
September 25, 2024, Noon to
September 25, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
Location
Online Webinar